Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan credits his team's decisions to "conviction" as the team traded up and down in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. Sullivan praised both players' traits, upside and fit within Miami's long-term plans. Despite concerns about Proctor's weight, Sullivan felt confident after extensive evaluation and said that Proctor’s versatility made him too valuable to pass on. He also mentioned protecting quarterback Malik Willis as part of the team's vision to protect him. The team's selections reflected organizational alignment between scouts, coaches and analytics, with Sullivan stating that the team felt strongly about the process.